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Lawlessness in Rural Alaska

Season 2020 Episode 1 | 26m 12s

With many Alaska communities only accessible by boat or air, ensuring public safety is a complicated problem that is only getting worse. What can be done to better protect all Alaskan, both on and off the road system? Lori Townsend and her guests discuss lawlessness in rural Alaska on this edition of Alaska Insight.

Aired: 09/05/19
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